People of kathikudam, a vilage located in Chalakudi river basin, thrissur district of Kerala came to Vibgyor after a protest march to the district collectorate. They shared about the struggle in the village against the water contamination and pollution caused by Nitta Gelatin India Ltd (NGIL), a japanese company. The company is using 6290200 litres of water per day from Chalakudi river and pumping the waste in to the river and surrounding areas. The struggle has been on for 30 years, but could not sustain because of the pressure of the company and the authorities. The vilage people are facing huge health impacts on their lives. During the past 10 years more than 60 people have died of cancer. Asthma, Bronchitis and skin diseases are spreading in the area.

After a period of inactivity, on March 2008 an action council was formed. The initial demand from the people was to stop the pollution. But after so many promises, the company keep on doing and now the people are demanding that the company should be shut down. ViBGYOR & Its participants expressed solidarity with Kathikudam Struggle